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GY51 OBX

2001 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OBX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,215 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 123,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak n/s g/box

Fail 2 Mar 2011 117,097 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,540 miles

Both centre exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,128 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,867 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION(RUST EDGES)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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GY51 OBX is a 2001 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 OBX registered?

GY51 OBX is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GY51 OBX safe to buy?

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